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50-Year-Old Critical After Allegedly Given Expired Saline at Maharashtra Hospital
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50-Year-Old Critical After Allegedly Given Expired Saline at Maharashtra Hospital

A 50-year-old patient's condition turned critical at a Maharashtra hospital after medical staff allegedly administered expired saline, sparking outrage.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeSep 4, 2026
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Maharashtra Mandates School Bag Weight Limit at 10% of Student Body Weight
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Maharashtra Mandates School Bag Weight Limit at 10% of Student Body Weight

The Maharashtra education department has issued a strict directive limiting school bag weights to 10% of a student's total body weight.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeSep 4, 2026
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Maharashtra scraps mandatory Hindi test for government employees
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Maharashtra scraps mandatory Hindi test for government employees

The Maharashtra government has officially abolished the mandatory Hindi language examination for state employees, prioritizing Marathi as the primary administrative language.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeSep 4, 2026
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14 Maharashtra districts face acute water scarcity and crop loss
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14 Maharashtra districts face acute water scarcity and crop loss

Severe water shortages and significant crop damage have put 14 districts in Maharashtra on high alert as agricultural distress deepens across the state.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaSep 4, 2026
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OBC Activists Launch 'Chalo Mumbai' Agitation on Maratha Quota
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OBC Activists Launch 'Chalo Mumbai' Agitation on Maratha Quota

OBC activists have initiated a massive 'Chalo Mumbai' agitation to protect their reservation status amidst ongoing demands for Maratha community quotas in Maharashtra.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaSep 3, 2026
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Maharashtra Teachers Protest Food Licence Rule for Mid-Day Meals
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Maharashtra Teachers Protest Food Licence Rule for Mid-Day Meals

The Maharashtra Rajya Shikshak Sena staged statewide protests against a directive requiring school principals to obtain food licenses for mid-day meals.

Rajesh Singh
Rajesh SinghSep 3, 2026
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Maharashtra Unveils Comprehensive Anti-Narcotics Policy to Achieve Drug-Free Status by 2029
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Maharashtra Unveils Comprehensive Anti-Narcotics Policy to Achieve Drug-Free Status by 2029

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a multi-departmental strategy to eliminate drug abuse, introducing awareness programs in schools and stricter enforcement measures.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaSep 3, 2026
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Maharashtra Braces for Dry September as IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall
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Maharashtra Braces for Dry September as IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall

The India Meteorological Department predicts a rainfall deficit for Maharashtra in September, sparking fears of water scarcity in Marathwada and Vidarbha.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaSep 3, 2026
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Maratha Quota Stir: Manoj Jarange Patil Refuses to End Fast Until Demands are Met
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Maratha Quota Stir: Manoj Jarange Patil Refuses to End Fast Until Demands are Met

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil remains steadfast in his hunger strike, demanding the immediate issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to the community.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaSep 3, 2026
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Major Bus Accident in Ratnagiri: Over 30 Injured After Head-On Collision in Chiplun
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Major Bus Accident in Ratnagiri: Over 30 Injured After Head-On Collision in Chiplun

More than 30 passengers sustained injuries after two buses collided head-on in Chiplun, Ratnagiri district, prompting a massive rescue operation on Thursday.

Shreeshyam Verma
Shreeshyam VermaAug 30, 2026
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Sangli MD Factory Bust: ED Gets Court Nod To Question Salim Dola's Nephew In Jail
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Sangli MD Factory Bust: ED Gets Court Nod To Question Salim Dola's Nephew In Jail

A special court has allowed the Enforcement Directorate to question the nephew of Salim Dola in jail regarding the Sangli MD factory case.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeAug 30, 2026
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Washim Farmers Use Boats to Reach Fields Due to Missing Road
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Washim Farmers Use Boats to Reach Fields Due to Missing Road

Farmers in Mohja village, Washim, are undertaking a life-threatening boat journey daily due to the absence of a connecting road.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaAug 30, 2026
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Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Simhastha Mahakumbh Bhakti Sangam in Nashik to Celebrate Heritage
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Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Simhastha Mahakumbh Bhakti Sangam in Nashik to Celebrate Heritage

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Bhakti Sangam in Nashik, emphasizing the blend of spiritual tradition and modern educational progress.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeAug 30, 2026
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Sharad Pawar to Visit Jalgaon on August 30; Railway Minister Announces Major Track Expansion for High-Density Routes
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Sharad Pawar to Visit Jalgaon on August 30; Railway Minister Announces Major Track Expansion for High-Density Routes

Sharad Pawar heads to Jalgaon on August 30, while Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines a 11,000 km track expansion plan for high-density routes.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaAug 28, 2026
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Maharashtra Extends Marathi Language Deadline for Auto and Taxi Drivers by One Year
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Maharashtra Extends Marathi Language Deadline for Auto and Taxi Drivers by One Year

The Maharashtra government has provided a 12-month grace period for commercial drivers to learn Marathi for permit eligibility.

Shreeshyam Verma
Shreeshyam VermaAug 28, 2026
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Chairs Meetings on Pandharpur and Other Tirthkshetra Development
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Chairs Meetings on Pandharpur and Other Tirthkshetra Development

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cleared major infrastructure and heritage conservation projects for Pandharpur and other religious sites with a 50-year vision.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeAug 28, 2026
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Maharashtra Investigates MPSC Drug Inspector Exam Paper Leak
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Maharashtra Investigates MPSC Drug Inspector Exam Paper Leak

Maharashtra's Chief Minister orders action on MPSC exam paper leak amid rising tensions.

Poonam Ghosh
Poonam GhoshAug 27, 2026
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Maharashtra Government Directs Fire Safety Audits In Hospitals
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Maharashtra Government Directs Fire Safety Audits In Hospitals

Maharashtra government mandates fire safety audits in hospitals following recent incidents. Action will be taken against non-compliant facilities.

Deepak Gupta
Deepak GuptaAug 26, 2026
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Lifts Ban on Loose Edible Oil Sales Following Trader Pushback
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Lifts Ban on Loose Edible Oil Sales Following Trader Pushback

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis instructs FDA to create guidelines for loose edible oil sales instead of imposing a ban.

Deepak Gupta
Deepak GuptaAug 26, 2026
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Farmers Reject Land Acquisition For Third Mumbai, Cite 25,000 Objections
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Farmers Reject Land Acquisition For Third Mumbai, Cite 25,000 Objections

Farmers in Maharashtra have strongly opposed the proposed land acquisition for the Third Mumbai project, presenting a staggering 25,000 objections.

Poonam Ghosh
Poonam GhoshAug 26, 2026
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